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BooksCelebrities

J. K. Rowling's new kids' book is free online

by Agence France-Presse
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  • The author has posted the first two chapters of The Ickabog online to entertain youngsters self-isolating
  • Proceeds from the eventual publication of the book will support groups affected by the pandemic
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Hong KongHong Kong Protests

Hong Kong protests: 5 teenagers arrested for possession of petrol bombs and gas masks, but demonstrations fail to materialise

by South China Morning Post
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  • Large-scale protests against the proposed National Anthem bill failed to come together due to heavy police presence
  • The second reading of the bill at Legco coincides with some students returning to school following Covid-19 closures
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GlobalFake news

Twitter fact-checks Trump for the first time

by Bloomberg
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  • The social media network provided information that rebuts the US president’s tweet about mail-in ballots
  • It is the first time Twitter has taken action on Trump’s tweets for being misleading
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Tech & GamingVideo games

Pac-Man turns 40: OG arcade game hero was inspired by Popeye

by Agence France-Presse
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  • Japanese video game designer Toru Iwatani got the idea of powering up the yellow dot from watching the ‘Sailor Man’ eat spinach
  • Pac-Man is recognised by Guinness World Records as the most successful coin-operated game of all time
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Hong KongHong Kong Protests

Hong Kong students call for school strikes against anthem law

by Joanne Ma
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  • Student organisations plan class boycott as anthem bill goes to Legco for second reading
  • Wednesday is also the first day back at school for many senior secondary students amid the coronavirus pandemic
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Hong KongHong Kong Protests

Protests against national anthem law in Hong Kong planned

by Wong Tsui-kai
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  • There have been calls online for protesters to slow down traffic in a non-cooperation movement and to surround Legco to prevent a second reading of the bill
  • The proposed bill would penalise anyone for misusing or insulting ‘March of the Volunteers’ with a fine of up to HK$50,000 and three years in jail
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CompetitionsBrain Game

What would you do if you were Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung for a day?

by Kelly Fung
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  • Would you focus more on online learning? Or perhaps scrap the Territory-wide System Assessment?
  • Each Week, our readers will vote on their favourite answer and the contestant with the least votes is eliminated
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Your VoiceHong Kong Protests

Should teens be banned from reporting during the Hong Kong protests?

by Joanne Ma
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  • With tear gas, water cannons and petrol bombs the norm at the anti-government demonstrations, is it a safe environment for young journalists? 
  • A teen reporter could easily get hurt, but it's also a good opportunity to explore their passion
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Asia

Stanley Ho, Macau’s real ‘God of Gamblers’ dies at 98

by South China Morning Post
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  • Patriarch of Asia’s largest casino empire helped the former Portuguese colony surpass Las Vegas in gambling revenue
  • He is survived by 16 children and had a personal fortune estimated at HK$50 billion
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MoviesMarvel

Classic Marvel movies re-released at cinemas

by Karly Cox
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  • Hong Kong cinemas will show ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Iron Man 3’ starting from Thursday
  • MCU fans will be able to enjoy the classics on the big screen for two weeks
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How to secure your Jupas university placement once the DSE is finished

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  • Be ambitious and make sure to stay up-to-date with information, as some programmes may conduct online interviews
  • Many students are nervous because of the protests and coronavirus outbreak, but it’s important to try and stay positive
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Hong KongHong Kong Protests

Taiwan will provide 'necessary assistance' to Hongkongers

by Joanne Ma
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  • Many people are concerned China's proposed national security law sidesteps Basic Law and errodes freedoms
  • US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called for Beijing to reconsider the move, while former HK governor Chris Patten called the CCP a dictatorship
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May T-shirts of the month

by Zachary Perez Jones
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  • In honour of SpaceX’s first manned flight this month, here are our 9 favourite space tees!
  • The historic mission, in conjunction with Nasa, will see two astronauts ride to orbit in a SpaceX Falcon rocket and Crew Dragon capsule
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How Muslims in Tunisia celebrate Eid during Covid-19

by Tribune News Service
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  • Eid-el-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is typically when families get together to feast and celebrate
  • Due to coronavirus social distancing restrictions, people aren’t allowed to visit each other, but the spirt of the day will go on
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// Advice
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// Your Voice
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// Asia
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// Movies
Classic Marvel movies re-released at cinemas
// Advice
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// Hong Kong
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// Lifestyle
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// Your Voice
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// Hong Kong
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Steak in space: Meat grown in lab for first time at ISS
// Tech & Gaming
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// Hong Kong
HKDSE 2020: Tutors say Economics exam of average difficulty, while students disagree
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Coronavirus: How to travel the world remotely during lockdown
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Three historic sites in Hong Kong, including Tin Hau temple in Yau Ma Tei, declared monuments
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// Your Voice
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// Hong Kong
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// Hong Kong
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// Hong Kong
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